Hello,
My 20 yr old granddaughter and I have seen a lot of the major sights in London, and would like suggestions for things we might not think of. Also, suggestions for trips about an hour out of London - but not Windsor as we have been there. Suggestions for the best Indian restaurants and Chippy near Kensington would also be appreciated.
Thank you!
Here's a very recent post that may give you some ideas.
There are so many! If you can provide a bit more info about what kind of things you like (e.g. historic homes, smaller museums, particular subjects or time periods that interest you) then I can advise. Same for day trips- there are many so if you can provide more info that can help narrow it down.
For Indian restaurants near Kensington, there is a Dishoom just off High Street Kensington.
If you're Ted Lasso fans, a day trip to Richmond is easily done. When I was there last year, there was a very nice little resale shop right by the two phone boxes. I had hoped to combine this with the treetop walk in Kew Gardens, but it was too cold and windy for my taste.
Not in Kensington, but a friend recommended Hoppers, which is Sri Lankan food. I wasn't able to fit it in.
If you're there on a Sunday, don't miss out on a roast lunch. In Notting Hill, try The Mall Tavern, recommended by TimeOut magazine. Wherever you choose, it's best to make a reservation. And you'll probably want a nap after.
Out of London trips- St Albans for the Cathedral and the Romans- 16 minutes by non stop train from St Pancras (+ slower trains);
Rochester - Cathedral, Castle, Charles Dickens- 44 minutes from St Pancras, also it's twin town of Chatham (3 minutes further on) for it's Historic Dockyard.
If you like music, then I would recommend a trip to East London to visit the V&A Storehouse and V&A East, both of them have excellent exhibits (David Bowie for Storehouse and Music is Black for East). While I liked V&A Storehouse, V&A East has just opened and there is not much to see. One thing if you or your granddaughter are into fashion, we met some fashion students who arranged to check out some fabrics and were using that for their own design inspiration. You can find out how to check out items on the V&A Storehouse website.
If you have not been to East London on a Sunday, the markets are a blast. We were just there this past week and we found so many amazing unique creations, great vintage finds, and the food is amazing. We spent the morning there and really enjoyed soaking up the local vibes.
For Indian restaurants near Kensington, would recommend Dishoom. The food is amazing and it is housed in an old art deco building. In addition, they also have live music on Thursdays and Fridays.
